6T-FinSeeker Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible in Olympia, WA - $6,000 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information. On 7/14, Seller reduced price to $5,500 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1218425255655643/1966-Chrysler-Imperial-Crown-Convertible Seller's Description: 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible Driven 9,999 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Yellow · Interior color: Red 1966 Imperial Convertible been sitting since 1979. Got it running but it will need to be towed home. No rust had an accident on the pass front in 79 and that’s when it was parked. Needs everything you would do after sitting for 40+ years. Sold new at Goodfellow Chrysler Plymouth in Seattle WA. Licensed and insured with the original King County License Plates. Asking $6k car is located in Olympia WA. Edited August 31, 2022 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suchan Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Sharp car, but too far gone. Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, suchan said: Sharp car, but too far gone. Parts. Not for most folks on here. Doesn't need to be concours, ya know. Ben 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) Apart from the right front damage it does not look that bad. Asking 6 so they would probably take 5. One of the few 60's full size cars I really like. I think it could be a great driver for the right person. Like Ben says, non concours . A good start to a usable car you won't be worried to frequently drive. Quite close to me, but my project line up is full. Edited July 7, 2022 by 1912Staver (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Would have been smart to buy a fender and door back in ‘79 when the damage was done and used parts were easier to find. It can be saved but I wouldn’t pay more than $2k for it - and that only if it’s solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, Gearheadengineer said: Would have been smart to buy a fender and door back in ‘79 when the damage was done and used parts were easier to find. There are Imperial parts specialists out there, such as Bob Hoffmeister in Nebraska. I think this car has good potential for restoration. Being from Washington, it should be free of rust. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975, Edited by John Gunnell states only 514 1966 Crown Imperials convertibles were built. Rarity alone should be reason enough for someone to take up the preservation of this car. Not unlikely Chrysler lost money on every Imperial convertible built, but then again, they were essentially a corporate vanity project. A Big Three carmaker wouldn't be considered as such without a topline luxury car make and a convertible available in that make. Eventually, as overall convertible popularity diminished in the late 1960s, it became acceptable to drop luxury convertibles from the line. BTW: Interested parties should know that while hanging a straight door shell to replace the dented one is easy enough, the front fenders and hood clip are welded to the body structure. The weld seam for the outer fender surface is under the chrome molding. A good sheet metal man should be able to work the dent damage out of the current fender, maybe even the door as well. Edited July 7, 2022 by 58L-Y8 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I wonder whats up with the blue steering column. Obviously had some kind of work done. Its a tilt telescoping missing the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Great proportions for such a big car, and good to hear so many of us see the glass as half full. I hope someone takes one for the team and tries to restore it, but just getting all the electrics working is a mammoth undertaking, not to mention the convertible top. $5K or $2K doesn’t matter much in the greater scheme of things. The restorer is going to be deeply underwater pretty quickly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 9:37 AM, suchan said: Sharp car, but too far gone. Parts. I see potential. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Sorry but I'm not seeing much potential here. Start with a wrecked six thousand dollar car with 130,000 miles (actually showing on odometer) that has been sitting for over 40 years. The fender & door (and inner fender?) have to be replaced because it will take a very highly skilled metal worker that can work miracles to repair that fender damage. New fender, door, wheelwell & rocker moulding and RF bumper end are required. The body repairs might be the easy part. No parts of the fuel system, brake system, heating or AC system will function without major repairs. How about the condition of the 130,000 mile engine & trans? Then there's the radiator & cooling system, exhaust system, charging system, clock, radio, etc. Also accessory motors & switches, related wiring, power window motors, broken wires, corroded terminals, possible vacuum line leaks everywhere and don't forget that new top (with boot & back window) and a new set of tires. Now that all that has been taken care of, it's time for the expensive overall body work with new paint. This is an Imperial we're talking about here, not a refurbishment of grandma's Dodge Dart. I'm leaning toward this being a parts car, but I guess it could be restored with enough time and money. The terms Underwater and Upside Down definitely apply to this particular vehicle. I would avoid it altogether. I might add that both the steering wheel on the car and the one in the trunk are 1967-1978 Imperial items and are not correct for a 1966. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 If you don't save a car like this, with such low production, what Do you save? I'd never seen one, though i'd seen lots of sedans. Of course you would be underwater with a full resto but I remember when a guy would buy a car that he liked, fix it up a bit, then pass it on later. If this was a running and driving car it would have a lot more value, but it could be an opportunity for the right person. And a rare car would be saved. How many totally rusted out Road Runners, Barracudas, Camaros and Mustangs receive extensive rebuilding because someone wants that car? Yes, I know that those cars can sell for big bucks. This is a complete car with a pretty decent interior, no one is going to force the buyer to do a full restoration. When I was younger i bought, fixed up, and drove lots of '50s and 60's Cadiilacs and Buicks for a couple of years then passed them along. The seller is likely to take an offer if there isn't much interest at his price. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 4:55 PM, The 55er said: Sorry but I'm not seeing much potential here. Start with a wrecked six thousand dollar car with 130,000 miles (actually showing on odometer) that has been sitting for over 40 years. The fender & door (and inner fender?) have to be replaced because it will take a very highly skilled metal worker that can work miracles to repair that fender damage. New fender, door, wheelwell & rocker moulding and RF bumper end are required. The body repairs might be the easy part. No parts of the fuel system, brake system, heating or AC system will function without major repairs. How about the condition of the 130,000 mile engine & trans? Then there's the radiator & cooling system, exhaust system, charging system, clock, radio, etc. Also accessory motors & switches, related wiring, power window motors, broken wires, corroded terminals, possible vacuum line leaks everywhere and don't forget that new top (with boot & back window) and a new set of tires. Now that all that has been taken care of, it's time for the expensive overall body work with new paint. This is an Imperial we're talking about here, not a refurbishment of grandma's Dodge Dart. I'm leaning toward this being a parts car, but I guess it could be restored with enough time and money. The terms Underwater and Upside Down definitely apply to this particular vehicle. I would avoid it altogether. I might add that both the steering wheel on the car and the one in the trunk are 1967-1978 Imperial items and are not correct for a 1966. Oh for a 👎. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 7/14, Seller reduced price to $5,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I would 100% take this on as a restoration project. I am out of the hobby now but this was the type of car I bought for 20 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) On 8/1, Seller listed on Craigslist for same price, $5,500 - No phone # provided. Reply to Seller through Craigslist email to: 13ec4914e9d233538aec3da0eac84bee@sale.craigslist.org Link: https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/tumwater-1966-imperial-convertible/7516265250.html Edited August 2, 2022 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 If this were located in the Midwest I would be all over this car. It ticks every box other than color for me. And...from the view of a Michigander, to see a Chrysler product with so little rust is amazing. Definitely worth saving. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Today I saw a restored '60 Imperial on US101 in San Jose while I was leaving town. It was white with the top down, cruising at 60 mph. Looked very sharp. I think that a convertible like this one would look even more impressive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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